Mitch Moreland

Mitch Moreland out of Oakland's Wednesday lineup against White Sox

Oakland Athletics first baseman Mitch Moreland is not starting in Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox.

What It Means:

Moreland will head to the bench after Jed Lowrie was picked as Oakland's designated hitter, Josh Harrison at second base, and Seth Brown in right field.

Per Baseball Savant on 157 batted balls this season, Moreland has produced a 10.2% barrel rate and a .225 expected average.